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Guangzhou Travel Guide

Guangzhou is China's fourth largest city, with an appealing mix
of retail frenzy and capitalist energy tempered by ancient
traditions and intact historical districts. Capital of the
Guangdong Province in southern China, adjacent to Hong Kong and
Macau (75 miles north-west of Hong Kong), the city of Guangzhou was
formerly known in the West as Canton (the home of Cantonese
cuisine) and has a rich heritage in tea production. Today the city
skyline is dominated by massive skyscrapers, which play host to
vast business and trade enterprises.

Guangzhou also has numerous shopping malls, as well as cultural
and historical attractions, for visitors to enjoy. Cantonese
cuisine and opera are highlights of the Guangzhou social scene, and
the city's history (dating back to 214 BC) can be discovered at
sites such as the Temple of the Six Banyan Trees. Some of
Guangzhou's best shopping areas include Shangxia Jiu Lu, Beijing Lu
and Renmin Nan Lu, while Teem Plaza and China Plaza are the most
popular department stores.

Travellers to Guangzhou will probably find the summer season a
bit hot and rainy, but the winters, from December to March, are
mild and sunny and a wonderful time to explore this fascinating
city. There are a number of buses and taxis to transport tourists
in the city, and there are frequent flights and trains from
Guangzhou to other major Chinese destinations, such as Beijing and
Shanghai.

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